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PHIL109 09/10

Total questions: 4

Worksheet time: 2mins

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1.

What is the implicit premise in the following argument?

It is snowing outside, so students cannot go to school today.

a)

Snow creates dangerous conditions for students.

b)

Busses cannot run if it is snowing outside.

c)

Students cannot go to school if it is snowing.

d)

Students go to schools when it is not snowing.

2.

What is the implicit premise in the following argument?

Students should take Prof. Smith's class because she shows in many different ways how she cares about students.

a)

Professors who have good classes also care about students.

b)

Students should take courses from professors who care about them.

c)

Caring about students is important.

d)

Prof. Smith's courses are easy.

3.

What is the implicit premise of the following argument?

We did not go to the movies, so we will go to a restaurant.

a)

There were no good movies to watch.

b)

No one could agree what movie to see.

c)

Most people wanted to go to a restaurant.

d)

We will go to the movies or a restaurant.

4.

Is the following argument inductive or deductive?

Pettit had to work hard to become a professor, so becoming a professor is hard.

a)

Inductive

b)

Deductive